Bengaluru street vendors hold protest against footpath clearing operations
Street vendors in Bengaluru have organized a demonstration to oppose the current campaign to clear footpaths, claiming that the evictions are unlawful and go against the Street Vendors Act of 2014. The protesters are calling for their vending spots to be reinstated, their confiscated items to be given back, and for the government to conduct accurate vendor surveys while ensuring legal safeguards. Although the impact of the bandh was varied, a large group of vendors assembled at Freedom Park to voice their concerns.